Kendriya Vidyalaya, INS Hamla, Malad(West), was established in August 1972 as a Defence School. The Vidyalaya is situated at a distance of 9 kms. from Malad Station. It is the only Kendriya Vidyalaya in the Western Suburbs of Mumbai, District -Thane, State - Maharastra.

The lush green campus envisages vital relationship with nature making it veritable utopia. The air of the imposing three storied building with classes from I std to XII Std resonates with the chant of morning shlokas of invocation and the atmosphere around provides the right atmosphere for excellent education. It offers Science, Commerce and Humanities streams at +2 levels.

The Vidyalaya is proud of a team of well qualified & dedicated staff. The Vidyalaya is making rapid progress under the dynamic leadership of Principal Mrs Lilly Sidharthan with co-operation of VMC, PTA & Patronage of Assistant Commissioner who are the guiding force for the 1650 students(approx).

The Vidyalaya caters the needs of the children of three wings of the made forces: Army, Navy and Air Force with Other PSU's like Banking Sector, other General Public.